Empanadas Restaurants near Somerville, MA

“I happen to be working in the area the day I stopped in for a bite. Little did I know this was going to be become my go to spot for the foreseeable future. Not only is the food awesome, the service was great and it was so clean you could eat off the floor. You can tell whoever owns it, truly loves what they do.“

“Had the best chicharrón of my life here months ago. As soon as I spotted them glistening on display, I knew I had to order. Crispy skin, juicy meat, perfectly seasoned. The pork fat was rendered just enough so the remaining fat had a firmer, almost meaty bite instead of melting away. It was one of those rare, stop-you-in-your-tracks moments.

Unfortunately, when I came back a few months later, they were just… ordinary. No more juiciness, just dry chunks sitting out on display. Maybe it’s a timing thing—you probably have to show up early morning to catch Colombian chicharrón at its best. The rest of that plate (sausage, rice, beans) was fine, though the beef was on the tough, dry side.

On my most recent visit, I tried the beef empanada and carne asada. The empanada was decent, but clearly not fried to order—still edible, but not something I’d go out of my way for. The carne asada, however, was one of the best I’ve had in the area: thick cut, fat cap rendered just enough to bring flavor without grease, and seasoned spot-on. My only gripe was the side—fries instead of rice, which pushed the whole plate into salty-overload territory. Fries were great, but rice would’ve balanced it better.“

“Muy delicioso Más que recomendado“

“The Alfajores are to die for. The real deal, melt in your mouth, generous dulce de leche, kick of secret flavors, just insanely delicious!“

“Amazing accidental find on our part. We did not set out to find this amazing Argentinian empenada café, but we are so happy we did. There were over 20 different types of empenada still available that day with some varieties already sold out, vegetarian, beef, pork, and chicken; multiple types of each. Plus very friendly and accommodating staff and fast service. Food was delicious.“

“The empanadas are so amazing! My family was raving about them all day. The company owner is so kind, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend ordering their empanadas - you will not regret it!!“

“I lived in Chelsea 15 years ago and would visit this spot just for the seafood soup. To my surprise, the bartender remembered me! (+15pts) The restaurant has been remodeled, and it looks fantastic. So, I went ahead and ordered the seafood soup, and it was great! Just as I remembered. As a food safety inspector, I can say that my food (Seafood Soup) came at the right temperature, tasted fresh, and the sides were at the correct temperature and they also tasted well.

The food looked good, was presentable, and tasted as it should.

Some cons would be the drinks. There is not a good selection of beer, just lagers (-10 points). Mixed drinks are super sweet and served in weird vessels.

The music was too loud and old school. It was a little boring, but I was into the restaurant style and clientele.

Overall, a great food experience.“

“Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend their food:)“

“Bocadillos catered my daughter's college graduation party in our home. The food dictated the theme! Year after year, my daughter has followed their "Empanda Truck" at the Snow Port in Boston. Last winter, she insisted that I go too, just so I could taste the empanadas. They were absolutely mouth wateringly delicious!!!! So much so that when it came time to choose who would cater her grad party, the choice was easy! Since Carribean/Latin American food was the menu, we complimented it by hosting a full blown Fiesta with a margarita bar and more for 40 people! We had the food prepared in advance and everything was delicious and piping hot! Our host/chef added to the fastivities with his knowledge of the food, his kindness, and his sense of humor. The cost was very reasonable as well. WARNING: Once you have these empanadas, you will never be able to eat anyone elses again.

Vegetarian options: My favorite empanada is vegetarian!!! And I'm not a vegetarian. My favorite is the corn & cheese, and my second favorite is the black bean.“

“I've tried all the empanadas and im in love with them, flavor is 🔥, chiken and beef empanadas my favorites 10/10. Ham and cheese 7/10. Chimis i give them 12/10, yaroa 8/10. Only thing that i didn't like at all were the fries, maybe because im used to crunchy and skinnier french fries compare to the ones the used here“

“The best Dominican cake!!🎂 Thanks!Gracias ☺️“

“I order from this place almost daily for lunch (my boss and I love this place!). We highly recommend trying out their costillas, and their sopa de marisco! Wow, this is legit the BEST Hispanic/Latino restaurant in Everett! (A bit pricey, but worth the delicious food)“

“Loved the vibe of the server, really nice people, and the food is amazing, I have been dieting on canned tunas and eggs only for a few weeks, and the first bite of the dish from this place made my eyes roll up to the back of my head, it’s soooo good!“